Price of Management

Chapter 4. Faith

While the sun was rising, I went around the third fortress and examined the facilities and soldiers.

Fortunately, the soldiers weren't so terrified of their enemies.

Before the war, the soldiers were already in a state of psychological stability because they had already been trained to assume this situation, and were fighting according to the training they had received.

If the original human psychology encountered an unexpected situation, it would be greatly confused and be mentally shaken. But fortunately, the situation has not yet been out of Vale's expectations. This is what strategists value in war.

I feel relieved about the Vale's strength, but at the same time I feel anxious.

Suddenly, it reminded me of Emperor Kars.

The psychopath was the one who had anticipated the current situation longer than anyone else.

In the end, it breaks the main power of the Kingdom of Leaden with an army of nomadic horsemen.

This theme has been in the head of Emperor Kars from the beginning.

Perhaps the 120,000 troops that Emperor Kars now has are carefully selected from the beginning. He must have been trained numerous times assuming a field to settle his defeat.

An elite who has mastered high order mercenaries, inspired by Emperor Kars, after countless iterations of training!

Can we really beat an enemy like that?

By nightfall, the veil has come.

I shared my concerns with Vale. When I heard my concerns, Vale unexpectedly smiled.

“As the Lord has said, we have long assumed and trained this situation, and have been able to fight this many Horn Empires. But who would I be most afraid of? ”

“…… Duke Romfel? ”

“That's right.”

Then Vale tells his story.

After becoming an equal and appointed successor to me, Vale began to feel a great sense of responsibility and study military studies that had never been taught.

To Vale, who had never learned anything, it was a different joy and joy.

As he learned from the ground up, Vale saw the new world. He realized how his work in the days of the Bandit Leader was military and was greatly impressed by the work of great strategists such as Duke Bezalius.

“The war was a huge part of the commander's bravery, and the appearance of Crocente Bezalius has completely changed his M.O. because the work of Duke Bezalius, who was so weak, was so great. ”

I did.

That sickness has something in common with Emperor Kars.

“Since Duke Bezalius, the war has depended on how organized the army is and how well supplies are delivered. It was the power of the military and the bravery of the individual, and the power of the supplies and the systems cut us off from the war. The debate is that if Duke Bezalius had been born in this age, he would not have done such a wonderful job. ”

The Vale's words continue.

“But even in such an age, the Master and the Great Sage still hold great value. even though it turns out that no matter how strong an individual is, he can't beat the majority armed with systematic command systems and superior equipment. Why?"

“Once the fight starts, we don't know what the variables will be. Soldiers aren't tools, they're people. ”

“That's right. Even the best strategists don't know what's in their hearts." In the chaos of that many soldiers fighting in confusion, no one knows what role a single strong man will play and what variables he will create. How big is a variable for someone like Duke Romfeld? For me, it's the most frightening thing to do, being the one who has to be logically calculated, is the Duke Rompel that can't be put in the calculation category. ”

Of course you are.

This is my father and brother Rick, but we can't be sure what the outcome of their encounter will be. Perhaps they are equally anxious because they cannot guarantee that Duke Rompel will defeat them both.

That is why it is not easy for both sides to win the battle of the three strong.

“So you're close to the conclusion I want to make. Who is Emperor Kars most afraid of? ”

“…… Me? ”

“Of course. You're probably the most feared strategist on the continent. Duke Romfel still has a weapon in his hand, so you can see how he fights, but no one knows what he's going to do with it. ”

“Of course you are. It seemed like Emperor Kars was paying close attention to the aesthetic countermeasures such as giving the magical soldiers the study of aesthetics. I don't know, but I'd be all dressed up to tie me up. ”

“Anyway, I think it's up to you. Whatever measures the Emperor has in place, it must be temporary. If you overcome that and act, you will be the only one who will embarrass the Emperor. ”

“This is it. I wanted to hear the answer, but my shoulders got heavier. ”

“I'm sorry."

The veil looks down, and I grin and shake my hand.

“Done. But since you came to see me, you've made a decision, haven't you? ”

“Yes.”

“Then tell me. What can I do for you? I'm telling you in advance, I can't do anything about turning heaven and earth upside down. ”

“It's not a request for that level of difficulty. ”

The veil says.

“Our consultation with Baron Paoni concluded that it is most effective to block the Tex River and request that it be flooded again. ”

“Aha, the enemy is waiting for the ground to solidify, so if you flood the river again and turn it into mud, you'll screw it up nicely." ”

“Yes. And Paoni asked me if I could help keep the fort from getting wet. It seems that the wooden fortress is weak not only in fire but also in water... ”

The veil seemed to notice me because I thought it was too much to ask.

But I nodded gladly.

“Yes, you can. I need to work on it, but I'll be back in a couple of days to get better, so no problem. ”

“Thank you! That will help a lot. ”

“If you do that, can you stop the Royal Air Force? ”

My straightforward question made the veil deaf and honey. This is a problem I can't answer.

I, no, we needed to be sure.

While we were watching the battle with the Emperor, we needed assurance that the ligand territory would remain impenetrable to Duke Rompel. Only then can I confidently advance to the battlefield invited by Emperor Kars.

“I think military science can stop it.... ”

“The problem is that strategists can't put up with the calculations, right? ”

“Phew, yeah…. ”

The veil replies powerlessly.

After all, the veil was constantly being tormented.

…… Can Father and Brother Rick beat Duke Romfel?

I no longer had vague expectations that neither of the two masters would be able to win. It's not a good match, but Dad and Rick have already lost once.

No matter how well the Ligand Territory fights, if Father and Brother Rick lose their lives to Duke Rompel, the fight will be drawn to a sudden defeat.

“Okay. Don't leave too much baggage with you. I'll ask my dad and Rick in a minute. ”

“I'm sorry, Lord. ”

“I know your heart. You want to reassure them, but you can't reassure them because of their responsibilities. ”

“ ……. ”

“That's how realistic and cold you are. That's why I trust you. ”

“Joo-gun.... ”

Vale was impressed by what I said again.